Sometimes, it’s those little places in the middle of nowhere that serve the BEST food you’ve ever had.

DeRidder is a small city in Beauregard Parish, with a history rooted in railroads and timber.
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Fun Fact: The town was named after Ella de Ridder, the sister-in-law of Dutch railroad financier Jan de Goeijen. Goeigen brought the first railroad to that area of Louisiana. Prior to that, the town was known as Schovall.
The next time you’re passing through, consider stopping at perhaps the best Mexican restaurant in the area.
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Mi Rancho is one of those places only the locals know about.
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It may be DeRidder's best kept secret!
They have daily specials, and are constantly reinventing new dishes.
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Check out this stuffed avocado with cheese.
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Just look at these fajitas.
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Only the freshest ingredients here at Mi Rancho.
Or their shrimp nachos.
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So much shrimp!
Don't forget to order a margarita with your meal.
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Mi Rancho is located at 701 Mahlon St, DeRidder, Louisiana 70634

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